Single mom motivated by her son to complete Polk State Respiratory degree
Aleyah Watkins was back in class just 10 days after giving birth to her son. She was a manager at Chuck E. Cheese when motherhood inspired her to seek higher education and a rewarding career.…
Last chance to enroll in SNAP benefits before COVID-19 expansion ends
The U.S. Department of Education is urging eligible college students to enroll in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) before the program’s expansion under the COVID-19 public health emergency expires on May 11. SNAP provides…
Marine goes from medically discharged to college degree at Polk State
Caysi Blask will walk across the graduation stage at Polk State College’s 128th commencement ceremony in honor of veterans despite the physical pain it may cause her. “Having veterans who have been there mentally, who…
Polk State student to graduate with high school diploma and bachelor’s degree
Carolyn Bazley will be celebrating two significant milestones at once as she graduates from Polk State College with both her high school diploma and a Bachelor of Applied Science in Supervision and Management. Through Polk…
Polk State students encouraged to check financial aid options for summer semester
For Polk State College students looking to pay for summer classes, there are options. Bob Evans, Interim Director for Student Financial Services, noted that often times students who receive Federal Pell Grants assume that funding…
Polk State launches Crime Scene Investigations concentration within the Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program
Polk State College is launching a concentration in Crime Scene Investigations within its Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice degree program. Registration is already taking place for classes that will start on August 14 for…
Enroll for summer and fall at Polk State
Enrollment is open for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College. Summer classes will start on May 10 and fall classes will start on August 14. Currently enrolled Polk…
Polk State Art students learn from Bump Galletta ahead of Bandit Market
Art students at Polk State College participated in a uniquely valuable experience leading up to the Spring 2023 Bandit Market in downtown Winter Haven on April 1. Lakeland-based artist Bump Galletta facilitated two workshops to…
For HR professional, Polk State provides flexibility to work & achieve degree
Adam Tawfik is already enjoying a successful career in human resources as an HR coordinator for Omni Orlando Resort at ChampionsGate, but that hasn’t stopped him from pursuing his bachelor’s degree. When Polk State College…
Enrollment is open for summer & fall at Polk State College
Enrollment is open for the Summer 2023 Semester and the Fall 2023 Term at Polk State College. Summer classes will start on May 10 and fall classes will start on August 14. Currently enrolled Polk…